Monday, June 18, 2012

Call to Artists - ArtFest Fort Myers 2013

ArtFest Fort Myers 2013
Southwest Florida's Premier Art Festival   
Call to Artists  

WHAT: 13th Annual Juried Fine Art Festival

WHEN:  February 2 - 3, 2013
              Saturday & Sunday
              9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

WHERE:  Downtown Fort Myers Riverfront, Fort Myers, FL

NOTEWORTHY:
  • 200 participating artists. 
  • Jury/Booth Fee: $35/$385 - Double booths available $770 - Numerous corner booths also offered at no extra cost.
  • Award winning marketing program valued at $150,000 creating 5 million impressions targeting art buying patrons.
  • Active social media year-round to engage art patrons. 
  • $5,000 in award money plus "invited status" for following year.
  • Commemorative poster and t-shirt image selected from a festival artist.
  • Opportunity to advertise in festival publications.
  • Option to participate in Friday Night Opening Party (60 artists).
  • Artist amenities including drive up access for Friday set up, booth sitters, complimentary breakfast, indoor restrooms, behind booth storage, designated artist parking & discounted hotel rates.
  • Professional jury panel of five changes each year, creating a show with approximately 90% new artists annually.
  • For additional details, visit www.ArtFestFortMyers.com 
Each February, over 65,000 art lovers and collectors attend ArtFest Fort Myers to enjoy and purchase the work of 200 fabulous artists from across the country. Our downtown riverfront park and yacht basin are the perfect backdrop as artists booths line the wide boulevard, without the interference of food, sponsors or loud music. New and cutting edge art combines with more traditional work to create an amazing outdoor selling gallery, with no dead end artist spaces allowed!  A true community event, our team of professional staff, with exceptional attention to detail, and 300 dedicated volunteers focus on a successful weekend for you. Apply now and make ArtFest Fort Myers a part of your Florida winter season!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:  

Application deadline
September 13, 2012 on www.zapplication.org 

Jury:
October 5, 2012 

Notification:of Acceptance: 
October 19, 2012

Booth Fees Due:
November 1, 2012

Email inquiries to: 
Jeanne.Seehaver@ArtFestFortMyers.com
Or call 239-768-3602

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